2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover LR3 and 2005 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (301 HP) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 746 kg more than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | LR3 | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |